It almost goes without saying that space is a pretty harsh environment. A NASA twin study showed life in space changes gene expression in humans, and tests have shown that it even stresses seedlings. Now researchers have examined what effects that environment might have on bacteria, and found that the bugs are mutating in response – but that probably isn't cause for concern.
.. Continue Reading Genomic study shows how space travel influences the evolution of bacteriaCategory: Space
Tags:
- Antibiotic-resistant bacteria
- Bacteria
- Genetics
- Genome
- International Space Station
- Northwestern University
- Superbugs
from New Atlas (Gizmag) http://bit.ly/2RAU03E
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